Fumi Oono, second-year high-school student. Stuck with the debts of her father, she needs a job—fast. While she did indeed manage to find one as a housekeeper for THE Akatsuki Kibikino, it leaves much to be desired. After all, the novelist has a mean glare and an even worse attitude...And on top of that, she has to live with him?!
Fumi Oono, second-year high-school student. Stuck with the debts of her father, she needs a job—fast. While she did indeed manage to find one as a housekeeper for THE Akatsuki Kibikino, it leaves much to be desired. After all, the novelist has a mean glare and an even worse attitude...And on top of that, she has to live with him?!
When Fumi started her job as the live-in housekeeper for the acclaimed—and very crabby—author Akatsuki Kibikino, she never thought in a million years that she’d get along with him...yet here she is, her heart fluttering at every tiny gesture! Not that she’s got time to dwell on what it could all mean—with the new kid at school treating her like a gofer, her dad stuck in bed with an injury, and the ever-present loan looming over her head, Fumi’s got more than enough on her plate! If only there was some way to earn lots of money in a short amount of time…
When Fumi started her job as the live-in housekeeper for the acclaimed—and very crabby—author Akatsuki Kibikino, she never thought in a million years that she’d get along with him...yet here she is, her heart fluttering at every tiny gesture! Not that she’s got time to dwell on what it could all mean—with the new kid at school treating her like a gofer, her dad stuck in bed with an injury, and the ever-present loan looming over her head, Fumi’s got more than enough on her plate! If only there was some way to earn lots of money in a short amount of time…
Fumi has finally realized how she feels about Akatsuki—only to be met with a rival for his affections! Sure, she may have shared some tender moments with him, but how is she to compete with Katsura, an adept working woman determined to snag the handsome and inexplicably popular author? Not to mention, Katsura seems to have quite the lead already, being knowledgeable in both Japanese and the Kibikino family history. Still, if Akatsuki is willing to give Fumi a kiss on the forehead (in public!), that means she has a fighting chance…right?
Fumi has finally realized how she feels about Akatsuki—only to be met with a rival for his affections! Sure, she may have shared some tender moments with him, but how is she to compete with Katsura, an adept working woman determined to snag the handsome and inexplicably popular author? Not to mention, Katsura seems to have quite the lead already, being knowledgeable in both Japanese and the Kibikino family history. Still, if Akatsuki is willing to give Fumi a kiss on the forehead (in public!), that means she has a fighting chance…right?
Fumi may have already resolved to give up on Akatsuki, but her heart clearly hasn’t gotten the memo yet. And unfortunately, summer vacation has started…which means staying home all day…which means being around the novelist 24-7! To make matters worse, Gorou invites Fumi along on his and Akatsuki’s research trip—but promptly returns to Tokyo on urgent business, leaving the two housemates alone in Kyoto! As the unfamiliar city reveals facets of Akatsuki previously unknown to her, will Fumi be able to keep her feelings hidden from him?
Fumi may have already resolved to give up on Akatsuki, but her heart clearly hasn’t gotten the memo yet. And unfortunately, summer vacation has started…which means staying home all day…which means being around the novelist 24-7! To make matters worse, Gorou invites Fumi along on his and Akatsuki’s research trip—but promptly returns to Tokyo on urgent business, leaving the two housemates alone in Kyoto! As the unfamiliar city reveals facets of Akatsuki previously unknown to her, will Fumi be able to keep her feelings hidden from him?
Akatsuki Kibikino may be a celebrated novelist, but putting his feelings into words has always been a struggle. Kaneishi’s blatant advances toward Fumi put Akatsuki in the foulest mood—that much is obvious. The reason he’s bothered by the thought of Fumi liking someone else, however, continues to elude him…That is, until there is an unexpected confession from Fumi at the summer festival! With her feelings finally out in the open, how will he respond?
Akatsuki Kibikino may be a celebrated novelist, but putting his feelings into words has always been a struggle. Kaneishi’s blatant advances toward Fumi put Akatsuki in the foulest mood—that much is obvious. The reason he’s bothered by the thought of Fumi liking someone else, however, continues to elude him…That is, until there is an unexpected confession from Fumi at the summer festival! With her feelings finally out in the open, how will he respond?
After receiving what seems to be a silent rejection to her confession, Fumi had resolved to erase her feelings and power through her heartbreak… when Akatsuki finally answers—by asking her out! Despite the change in their relationship, however, their daily lives seem to remain largely the same except for one key aspect— if living with her crush was bad for Fumi’s heart, it’s nothing compared to living with her boyfriend!
After receiving what seems to be a silent rejection to her confession, Fumi had resolved to erase her feelings and power through her heartbreak… when Akatsuki finally answers—by asking her out! Despite the change in their relationship, however, their daily lives seem to remain largely the same except for one key aspect— if living with her crush was bad for Fumi’s heart, it’s nothing compared to living with her boyfriend!
After Fumi gets dragged into the cultural festival’s beauty pageant, she finds a silver lining in the handsome upperclassman Eito Kuratsuki—a guy who, despite his popularity, has his fair share of love troubles. But when a disgruntled Akatsuki catches the two walking home together, Fumi is horrified he might take it the wrong way! With feelings stirring between Yoh and Isshin as well, this cultural festival is bound to be one to remember! This volume also contains a side story for Mika Yamamori’s previous work, Daytime Shooting Star!
After Fumi gets dragged into the cultural festival’s beauty pageant, she finds a silver lining in the handsome upperclassman Eito Kuratsuki—a guy who, despite his popularity, has his fair share of love troubles. But when a disgruntled Akatsuki catches the two walking home together, Fumi is horrified he might take it the wrong way! With feelings stirring between Yoh and Isshin as well, this cultural festival is bound to be one to remember! This volume also contains a side story for Mika Yamamori’s previous work, Daytime Shooting Star!
When Fumi catches up to Akatsuki at the cultural festival to clear up their misunderstandings, he responds to the flustered girl with…a kiss?! Akatsuki, clumsy with love as he is, pours his heart out to Fumi. Will this be the moment that finally brings them on the same page as a couple? Meanwhile, Yoh’s world has been rocked following Isshin’s confession, and Fumi decides it’s her turn to be her best friend’s wingwoman by pushing Yoh to ask him on a date! This volume also contains a second Daytime Shooting Star side story!
When Fumi catches up to Akatsuki at the cultural festival to clear up their misunderstandings, he responds to the flustered girl with…a kiss?! Akatsuki, clumsy with love as he is, pours his heart out to Fumi. Will this be the moment that finally brings them on the same page as a couple? Meanwhile, Yoh’s world has been rocked following Isshin’s confession, and Fumi decides it’s her turn to be her best friend’s wingwoman by pushing Yoh to ask him on a date! This volume also contains a second Daytime Shooting Star side story!
While Gorou recuperates, the sincere and straightforward Uneda takes over as Akatsuki's editor. As she watches them, Fumi can’t help but feel anxious about how compatible the two seem to be. Then she overhears that Uneda and Akatsuki are set to go on a research trip to Kyoto alone?!
While Gorou recuperates, the sincere and straightforward Uneda takes over as Akatsuki's editor. As she watches them, Fumi can’t help but feel anxious about how compatible the two seem to be. Then she overhears that Uneda and Akatsuki are set to go on a research trip to Kyoto alone?!
Akatsuki’s temporary editor Uneda is attttracted to him, and on top of that, Akatsuki is quick to defend her in an argument with Fumi. Too hurt to face him, Fumi storms offff in the heat of the moment. Just as she’s stuck with nowhere else to go, Gorou takes her in for a while—and given his own feelings about her, it seems he seriously wants to keep her with him! Can Fumi and Akatsuki prove to both Gorou and Uneda that they’re the right match for each other?
Akatsuki’s temporary editor Uneda is attttracted to him, and on top of that, Akatsuki is quick to defend her in an argument with Fumi. Too hurt to face him, Fumi storms offff in the heat of the moment. Just as she’s stuck with nowhere else to go, Gorou takes her in for a while—and given his own feelings about her, it seems he seriously wants to keep her with him! Can Fumi and Akatsuki prove to both Gorou and Uneda that they’re the right match for each other?
It’s time to ring in the New Year, and Fumi and Akatsuki are invited to tag along with Yoh and Isshin for their fifirst shrine visit. But when Fumi asks Akatsuki about his family’s traditions, he dodges the question. What about his history is he keeping from her… and why? Just as she’s leftft to ponder this, the crowd surges and the group gets split up! Before they can all manage to fifind their way back to one another, Isshin and Yoh reveal their own struggles with love…
It’s time to ring in the New Year, and Fumi and Akatsuki are invited to tag along with Yoh and Isshin for their fifirst shrine visit. But when Fumi asks Akatsuki about his family’s traditions, he dodges the question. What about his history is he keeping from her… and why? Just as she’s leftft to ponder this, the crowd surges and the group gets split up! Before they can all manage to fifind their way back to one another, Isshin and Yoh reveal their own struggles with love…
With a way to clear his debt secured, Fumi’s father has returned, and Akatsuki immediately announces their relationship to him. In the face of her furious father’s opposition, Fumi and Akatsuki are torn apart. After consoling a distraught Fumi, Akatsuki steels himself to confront her father...
With a way to clear his debt secured, Fumi’s father has returned, and Akatsuki immediately announces their relationship to him. In the face of her furious father’s opposition, Fumi and Akatsuki are torn apart. After consoling a distraught Fumi, Akatsuki steels himself to confront her father...